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    Question

    Which is a contact

    insecticide?
    A Quinolphos Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Carbofuron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fenazaquin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Dimethoate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Conatct Insecticide: contact insecticide Any insecticide (see pesticide) that kills its target insect by being absorbed through the cuticle or by blocking the spiracles, rather than by being ingested Quinolphos тАУ An organophosphate contact insecticide used against pests in crops like cotton, rice, and vegetables. Dimethoate тАУ Another organophosphate that acts as both a contact and systemic insecticide, effective against sucking and chewing insects. Carbofuran тАУ A systemic carbamate insecticide (not primarily contact-based). Fenazaquin тАУ Mainly a contact acaricide (miticide) used against mites, not a broad-spectrum insecticide.

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